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Oil Refinery Fire Watch Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Firewatch

Rapid City, SD · On-site

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

We specialize in natural gas, oil, biomass, and waste-to-energy projects. Our depth of experience ... Performs any combination of following duties to assist in general labor and fire watch duties. · ...

Firewatch

Rapid City, SD

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

We specialize in natural gas, oil, biomass, and waste-to-energy projects. Our depth of experience ... Performs any combination of following duties to assist in general labor and fire watch duties. · ...

Firewatch

Rapid City, SD · On-site

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

We specialize in natural gas, oil, biomass, and waste-to-energy projects. Our depth of experience ... Performs any combination of following duties to assist in general labor and fire watch duties. · ...

Minimum of one year of field experience in fire protection, petrochemical, oil refinery or related industry. * Proficient in issuing, receiving, tracking, inspecting equipment using company/customer ...

Firewatch

Rapid City, SD · On-site

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

We specialize in natural gas, oil, biomass, and waste-to-energy projects. Our depth of experience ... Performs any combination of following duties to assist in general labor and fire watch duties. · ...

Firewatch

Rapid City, SD · On-site

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

We specialize in natural gas, oil, biomass, and waste-to-energy projects. Our depth of experience ... Performs any combination of following duties to assist in general labor and fire watch duties. • ...

Firewatch

Rapid City, SD · On-site

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

We specialize in natural gas, oil, biomass, and waste-to-energy projects. Our depth of experience ... Perform fire watch and hole watch duties including proper placement of fire blankets, operating ...

Firewatch

Rapid City, SD · On-site

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

We specialize in natural gas, oil, biomass, and waste-to-energy projects. Our depth of experience ... Performs any combination of following duties to assist in general labor and fire watch duties. · ...

Firewatch

Rapid City, SD · On-site

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

We specialize in natural gas, oil, biomass, and waste-to-energy projects. Our depth of experience ... Performs any combination of following duties to assist in general labor and fire watch duties. · ...

Firewatch

Rapid City, SD · On-site

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

We specialize in natural gas, oil, biomass, and waste-to-energy projects. Our depth of experience ... Performs any combination of following duties to assist in general labor and fire watch duties. · ...

Firewatch

Rapid City, SD · On-site

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

We specialize in natural gas, oil, biomass, and waste-to-energy projects. Our depth of experience ... Performs any combination of following duties to assist in general labor and fire watch duties. · ...

Firewatch

Rapid City, SD · On-site

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

We specialize in natural gas, oil, biomass, and waste-to-energy projects. Our depth of experience ... Performs any combination of following duties to assist in general labor and fire watch duties. · ...

... paints, oils, greases, various cleaning solutions, and solvents requiring the use of Personal ... Fire Watch qualified. Shipyard Competent Person (Confined Space) Respirator qualified to include a ...

IPSC Tech III

Garyville, LA · On-site

$36K - $46K/yr

Minimum of one year of field experience in fire protection, petrochemical, oil refinery or related industry. Proficient in issuing, receiving, tracking, inspecting equipment using company/customer ...

... paints, oils, greases, various cleaning solutions, and solvents requiring the use of Personal ... Fire Watch qualified. Shipyard Competent Person (Confined Space) Respirator qualified to include a ...

Boilermaker

Memphis, TN · On-site

$25.50 - $31/hr

... fire protection, petrochemical, or oil refinery related industry preferred.  Ability to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to forty pounds.  Valid driver's license from state of ...

Pipe Fitters (TPT) - Pasadena

Pasadena, TX

$23.25 - $29.50/hr

Skills and Experience: 3+ year's boilermaker experience in the fire protection, petrochemical, or oil refinery related industry preferred. Ability to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to ...

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How much do oil refinery fire watch jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for oil refinery fire watch in the United States is $15.66, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the oil refinery fire watch position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Oil Refinery Fire Watch, you need strong situational awareness, attention to detail, and a fundamental understanding of industrial safety protocols, often supported by OSHA or site-specific fire watch certifications. Familiarity with fire suppression equipment, gas detection monitors, and standard communication devices is typically required. Reliability, clear communication, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are valuable soft skills for this position. These skills are vital to quickly identifying hazards and preventing fire incidents in high-risk refinery environments.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an oil refinery fire watch?

As an Oil Refinery Fire Watch, your daily responsibilities include monitoring work areas during hot work operations, keeping a vigilant eye for potential fire hazards, and ensuring that safety procedures are strictly followed. You’ll be responsible for maintaining easy access to fire extinguishers, verifying that flammable materials are cleared from work zones, and continuously observing for any signs of smoke or fire. Collaboration with welders, maintenance crews, and safety supervisors is common to ensure seamless communication and immediate emergency response if needed. This role requires staying alert for extended periods and accurately documenting safety checks throughout your shift.

What is an oil refinery fire watch?

An Oil Refinery Fire Watch is responsible for monitoring hot work activities, such as welding or cutting, to prevent fires in hazardous environments. They ensure fire safety measures are in place, watch for sparks or flames, and have extinguishing equipment ready. Fire Watch personnel must remain alert at all times and follow refinery safety protocols. If a fire starts, they respond immediately and notify emergency personnel. This role is critical in maintaining a safe worksite and preventing fire-related incidents.

What does an oil refinery fire watch do in a refinery?

An oil refinery fire watch is responsible for monitoring work areas during hot work activities such as welding or cutting to prevent fires. They continuously observe for signs of fire or hazards, use fire suppression equipment if needed, and ensure safety protocols are followed, often working in environments requiring certification and adherence to safety standards.
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Firewatch

MasTec Inc

Rapid City, SD • On-site

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 10 days ago


MasTec rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 154 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

35th of 80 rated construction


Job description

Overview

Company Overview

MasTec Industrial and Phoenix Industrial have served the power industry since 1947. We support utilities, developers, and municipalities with EPC services and project development expertise. We specialize in natural gas, oil, biomass, and waste-to-energy projects. Our depth of experience in utility and industrial systems, including simple and combined-cycle plants and reciprocating engines.

We’re committed to delivering quality, safety, and value at every project phase, from concept to operations. We invest in top talent and foster a respectful, inclusive environment where employees thrive as innovative leaders.

The MasTec Industrial operating group is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor). 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for performing tasks involving physical labor at building, highway, and heavy construction projects,
tunnel and shaft excavations, and demolition sites operating hand and power tools of all types including air
hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment and a variety
of other equipment and instruments, cleaning and preparing sites, digging trenches, cleaning up rubble and assisting
other craft workers.


Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Performs any combination of following duties to assist in general labor and fire watch duties.

· Moves work pieces, tools, and supplies, manually or by hand truck.

· Lifts, moves, and holds, or clamps work pieces to table, into jigs, or into position as directed, manually or by using hoist, pry bars, wrenches, hammer, and wedges.

· Cleans work pieces to remove impurities, such as slag, rust, and grease, using wire brush, portable grinder, hand scraper, or chemical solutions.

· Connects hoses from hand torch to oxygen and fuel gas cylinders or connects cables from power source to electrode holder and work piece or fixture.

· Starts engine to activate electric generators. Removes, tags or marks, and moves finished work.

· Under supervision, may attach grappling equipment to objects preparatory to movement by crane.

· Digs trenches, places shoring, and lowers tools and materials to workers in excavations and vaults.

· Gathers tools and supplies to be used at work site, according to instructions. Carries various tools, supplies and equipment.

· Assists in maintaining, repairing, rebuilding, and fabricating metal equipment. Learns to maintain equipment.

· Learns to work with tools of the trade.

· May be required to perform other general maintenance or repair tasks. Obtains stores and safeguards supplies, materials, and equipment

· Determines methods and materials needed to accomplish assigned maintenance, repair, or construction.

· Perform fire watch and hole watch duties including proper placement of fire blankets, operating fire extinguishers,

· Initiates emergency response actions, other duties as required.

· Requires working in operating facilities and observing and abiding by additional safety policies and procedures.

· Other duties as assigned by Foreman or Superintendent

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

· 0-6 months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience


Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

· Be knowledgeable of MIC Health and Safety programs and project specific regulations.

· When on-site, actively participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors.

· Set a personal example of safe behavior.

· Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals

· Add and subtract two-digit numbers, multiply and divide with 10's and 100's and ability to perform these operations using units weight measurement and volume

· Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form

· Ability to work within precise standards of accuracy and follow set procedures and standards

· Other may duties may be assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.

· May need to maintain physical strength and stamina; Use arms, hands, and legs fully; Push, pull, and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb to perform job tasks.

· Stamina to perform this task repetitively and continuously for several hour intervals.

· Uncontrolled environmental conditions: Constant change in weather and site conditions.

· This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.

· Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to- safety toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.).

· Move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.

· May need to work at heights and must be able to abide by all safety and fall-protection requirements; must be able to wear and utilize all safety equipment required for work at heights.

· Evaluate information based on measurable standards; and see details in objects or drawings and recognize slight differences in shapes and shadings.

· Visualize objects in three dimensions from drawings.

· Keep good balance and work at heights.

· See well (either naturally or with correction).

· Hear well (either naturally or with correction.)

· Coordinate the use of eyes, hands, and feet.

HOURS:

This position is a Full-Time position scheduled to work typically 50 hours per week. Schedule is subject to projects requirements.

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

  • Compensation $21.00 / hour, commensurate with experience
  • Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
  • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
  • Discounted National Gym Membership Network

  • Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
  • Emergency Travel Assistance Program
  • Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

· Be knowledgeable of MIC Health and Safety programs and project specific regulations.

· When on-site, actively participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors.

· Set a personal example of safe behavior.

· Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals

· Add and subtract two-digit numbers, multiply and divide with 10's and 100's and ability to perform these operations using units weight measurement and volume

· Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form

· Ability to work within precise standards of accuracy and follow set procedures and standards

· Other may duties may be assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.

· May need to maintain physical strength and stamina; Use arms, hands, and legs fully; Push, pull, and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb to perform job tasks.

· Stamina to perform this task repetitively and continuously for several hour intervals.

· Uncontrolled environmental conditions: Constant change in weather and site conditions.

· This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.

· Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to- safety toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.).

· Move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.

· May need to work at heights and must be able to abide by all safety and fall-protection requirements; must be able to wear and utilize all safety equipment required for work at heights.

· Evaluate information based on measurable standards; and see details in objects or drawings and recognize slight differences in shapes and shadings.

· Visualize objects in three dimensions from drawings.

· Keep good balance and work at heights.

· See well (either naturally or with correction).

· Hear well (either naturally or with correction.)

· Coordinate the use of eyes, hands, and feet.

HOURS:

This position is a Full-Time position scheduled to work typically 50 hours per week. Schedule is subject to projects requirements.

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

  • Compensation $21.00 / hour, commensurate with experience
  • Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
  • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
  • Discounted National Gym Membership Network

  • Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
  • Emergency Travel Assistance Program
  • Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onbo...


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